On the 5th Quarter we showcased a slew of games from Friday night. This included highlights from Scotland County's win over New Hanover. We also featured New Hanover's heartfelt gesture before the contest to honor Scotland County's standout quarterback who recently fractured his skull in an ATV accident.
New Hanover High doesn't shy away from a tough non-conference football schedule. The Wildcats travel to Laurinburg on Friday in order to play perennial power Scotland County. New Hanover head coach Kevin Motsinger told us on Thursday that he's more concerned with his team's play than the Scots. On Thursday we also checked out local soccer and volleyball action. Plus more!
Trask defeated East Columbus last week in high school football. It was the second win in a row for Trask. The Titans previously hadn't won two games in a row since 2010. We're recognizing Trask with the WWAY Farm Bureau Insurance at Mayfaire Team of the Week award.
The Ashley Screaming Eagles overcame an early deficit to take the lead in the second half against White Oak on Monday night, but the Vikings prevailed in the end against Ashley. On Monday we also featured former New Hanover football standout Trevon Brown. The East Carolina freshman wide receiver caught a touchdown pass over the weekend against nationally ranked Virginia Tech.
Friday's 5th Quarter was action packed despite the fact we kept our eye on the weather all night long. The first half of the Hoggard game was clearly a spectator's delight. It was a mixture of dynamic plays combined with a bit of intrigue. We have a lengthy recap of the Hoggard game. Unfortunately, it'll go down as a no contest. Check out highlights from the Whiteville-Clinton football game too. Plus more!
Several local high school football teams decided to play on Thursday in order to avoid the chance of playing in wet conditions on Friday. The weather forecast on Friday is scattered storms around the region. Regardless, we had our cameras out and about on Thursday.
The Wilmington Hammerheads return to postseason play on Saturday. They'll be heading across the country to face Sacramento. Tamera Young may not need a miracle, but her Chicago Sky team has to win on Friday to keep the season alive in the WNBA for Chicago. Plus, expected foul weather on Friday means we'll have Thursday football.
The losing skid is over at South Brunswick High School. The Cougars hadn't won a football game since 2012 until they beat Pender by 30 points last week. That's just one of the reasons we're honoring South Brunswick with the WWAY Farm Bureau Insurance at Mayfaire Team of the Week award.
Week 3 of the high school football season is complete. Check out Friday's 5th Quarter with John & Trot. The New Hanover-Hunt game had an exciting finish. That was also the case for Trask-West Columbus. Friday's 5th Quarter also featured an impressive flea flicker on Laney's first play from scrimmage. It resulted in a touchdown for the Bucs against Clinton. Plus, we showcased the baseball state championship ring ceremony in Whiteville, and even more!
The New Hanover High football team will get to strut their stuff in front of their home fans on Friday night at Legion Stadium. The Wildcats will host Hunt High School. There will be a lengthy tribute to the late Joe Miller prior to kickoff. Plus more.